There were nervous times during the selection show, but the Buckeyes get an 11th seed, and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Mark Znidar was there, and writes about it in today’s Press Pros.
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Mar
16
“Free Bases” Enable Lipscomb To Push Around Ohio State
Buckeye pitchers have a total lapse in a Saturday loss to Lipscomb – twelve walks, two hit batters, and one wild pitch. Buckeye hitters struck out 12 times in a 9-3 loss at Bill Davis Stadium. Mark Znidar writes the story in today’s Press Pros feature.
Mar
15
Buckeyes Do It All, Win Home Opener Over Lipscomb
The losing streak is over, and the Buckeye offense warmed things up, complementing Garrett Burhenn’s third win with a 14-run outburst to beat Lipscomb in the home opener. Mark Znidar shares how they did it in today’s Buckeye baseball feature.
Mar
15
Michigan State Makes Ohio State Two And Done In Big Ten Tournament
They were in it, then they lost mojo when Kaleb Wesson fouled out early. Now the Buckeyes must sit and wait for NCAA selection show if they get an at-large bid.
Mar
14
Wesson Returns, Directs OSU Over Indiana In Big Ten Tourney
Kaleb Wesson totaled 17 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots and two steals…and was welcomed back in OSU’s quarterfinal win over Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament. Mark Znidar covers the game for Press Pros.
Mar
10
Ohio State Surge Falls Short In Overtime Loss To Wisconsin
The Buckeyes nearly come back from 22-point deficit, but fall to Wisconsin, 73-67, in the regular season finale at Value City Arena. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros feature.
Mar
7
Kaleb Wesson-less Ohio State Dunked By Northwestern
The Buckeyes played themselves off the NCAA tourney bubble Wednesday night with an ugly loss in Chicago, to Northwestern. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros feature.
Mar
4
Second Inning Costs Ohio State In Loss To B-C
The Buckeyes give up five unearned runs in a disastrous second inning and end up settling for series split against Bethune-Cookman in Daytona. Read Mark Znidar’s take on things in today’s Press Pros update.
Mar
4
Second Inning Costs Ohio State In Loss To B-C
The Buckeyes give up five unearned runs in a disastrous second inning and end up settling for series split against Bethune-Cookman in Daytona. Read Mark Znidar’s take on things in today’s Press Pros update.
Mar
3
West Ignites Ohio State’s Win Over Bethune-Cookman
On a humid, windy 82-degree day, the Buckeyes scored 14 runs the first two innings and went on to win the third game of the four-game series with no sweat.
Mar
2
Ohio State Does It All…6-0 Over Bethune-Cookman
The Buckeyes were a precise situational baseball team from top to bottom in making up for a stinker of a loss in the opener of the four-game series.
Mar
2
Ohio State Can’t Put Pitching, Hitting Together…Lose To Bethune-Cookman
The Buckeyes lack of quality at bats, especially with runners on base, strikes again in their third one-run loss in four games. Columnist Mark Znidar made the trip and writes the story in today’s Press Pros feature.
Feb
28
Ahrens’ Shooting Might Change Opponents’ Plan For OSU
Anonymous for the first two months of the season, freshman Justin Ahrens is suddenly the ray of light in what was a dark competitive profile in Big Ten play. The Versailles lefty has brought some ‘fun’ back to conversation about Buckeyes basketball. Read Mark Znidar’s profile of Versailles’ Justin Ahrens.
Feb
27
Ahrens Explodes For 29 In Bucks’ Win Over Iowa
The Buckeyes’ freshman from tiny Versailles, Ohio burst on the scene Tuesday to lead them over #22-ranked Ohio, and give hope yet for an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament. Mark Znidar writes about the game in today’s Press Pros.
Feb
24
Ohio State Again No Match No. 24 Maryland
The Buckeyes again showed why they have both feet firmly planted in pails of hardened cement as a middle of the pack team, a work in progress for better days in the future. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
Feb
21
Ohio State Fluid In Dispatching Northwestern
It was just the elixir they needed with tough games coming against Iowa and Maryland…the Buckeyes cruise in a blowout win over Northwestern…Kaleb Wesson returns to form with 22 points. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros Buckeyes hoops feature.
Feb
17
Michigan State Too Much, Drops Ohio State
The trend of recent weeks manifested itself once again…the Buckeyes shot poorly and turned the ball over…lost to Michigan State in East Lansing. Mark Znidar reveals the unhappy details.
Feb
15
Ohio State Swallowed By Illinois Defense…
Low shooting and high turnovers plagued the Buckeyes again…Illini snaps an eight-game losing skid in Columbus…orange and blue defense limits Ohio State to just two basket in the last five minutes for a 63-56 loss.
Feb
10
OSU Follows Familiar Script In Win Over Indiana
Nicknames for this team just don’t do them justice. But as long as they keep finding a way to win ugly…Chris Holtmann’s Buckeyes edge closer to a season of remarkable accomplishment – notwithstanding a few warts. Mark Znidar explains Sunday’s win over Indiana in today’s Press Pros feature.
Feb
8
Error-Prone Ohio State Squeaks Past Penn State
Luther Muhammad (left) always plays defense, but Thursday his game-high 20 points helped the Buckeyes survive Penn State to win, 74-70. Columnist Mark Znidar writes the story in today’s Press Pros.
